Category: Beneficiaries

Simon’s Heroes is proud to have supported Saxon Hill Academy in Lichfield by funding and helping to transform a spare room into a vibrant new sensory space for their Sleepover Club. Saxon Hill Academy is a specialist school for children aged 2–19 with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and associated...

Simon’s Heroes was proud to support fellow local charity Liberty Jamboree as they celebrated the opening of their new youth facility at Mitchell Ellis House in Lichfield this month. Liberty Jamboree provides inclusive support, activities and opportunities for young people of all abilities, helping to create a safe and welcoming...

Simon’s Heroes children’s charity has enhanced the outdoor space at the Rainbow Room / Ankermoor Primary, a specialist provision for children with additional needs in the Tamworth area. The charity has provided outdoor storage, play equipment, facias for one of the planters, and an artistic splash of colour to enrich...

Simon’s Heroes has stepped in to help local girl Molly, who they first supported several years ago. Now aged 11, Molly lives with cerebral palsy and, more recently, a neuromuscular disease that affects her muscles and nerves. Despite the challenges she faces, Molly continues to show incredible strength and determination....

Sixteen-year-old Charlie Blunt from Tamworth, who lives with cerebellar atrophy, now has a secure shed to store his cherished go-kart and trike, thanks to children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. Cerebellar atrophy is a neurological condition caused by the progressive shrinking of the cerebellum due to irreversible tissue loss.  Charlie’s symptoms include...

Sixteen-year-old Billy Green from Tamworth who has a rare genetic condition, now has access to a safe and calming outdoor space, thanks to the generous efforts of fundraising group, Simon’s Heroes. Billy lives with Usher’s Syndrome, which causes hearing loss and progressive vision impairment. He is also autistic and experiences...

Leo Deeley, a 9-year-old from Amington, diagnosed with Dias Logan Syndrome, has received a specialist seating system from Simon’s Heroes, designed to enhance his comfort and support within the setting at Two Rivers Primary School. The syndrome caused by mutations or deletions in the BCL11A gene, is a complex condition...

Harry Sweeney, a spirited 6-year-old diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and sensory processing difficulties, has received a Tomcat trike thanks to Simon’s Heroes children’s charity. Harry faces challenges with everyday tasks due to his condition, including mobility and balance. This has limited his ability to participate in outdoor activities with...

Eight-year-old Billy Kennedy from Tamworth, who has Autism Spectrum Condition, now has a garden that promises years of enjoyment and therapeutic benefits, thanks to the generosity of Simon’s Heroes children’s charity. Billy’s condition affects his social communication, interaction and behaviour. He struggles to engage in conversations and social activities, which...